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The Deep End of the Pool
258 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2025
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April 24, 2025
I just finished reading In the Deep End, and honestly, it was one of those stories that stick in your head long after you close the book. It’s about a boy named Shannon "Shan" Milne, who’s a swimming star trying to leave his tough past behind when he joins a new school on a scholarship. At first, it feels like he might finally get a fresh start with new friends and new hopes. But life has other plans for him.
Then comes Kallie Corcoran — a beautiful, confident girl who seems perfect from the outside but slowly turns Shan’s world dark. This book really surprised me because you don’t often see stories where the boy is the one being abused in a relationship. The way Kallie isolates Shan from his friends and controls his life felt so real and heavy at times, it made me angry for him. And the fact that her family’s secrets add even more danger made it impossible to stop reading.
I loved how the author made Shan’s emotions feel genuine. His flashbacks, his fears, and even his small happy moments were written in such a simple and honest way. It reminded me that people often hide a lot of pain behind their smiles. His bond with his friends Zip and Sonya was one of my favorite parts, and I kept hoping they’d be able to pull him out of Kallie’s trap.
Overall, this book is more than just a teen drama — it’s about emotional strength, friendship, and learning to speak up when things go wrong, no matter who you are. I’d definitely suggest this to anyone who likes stories with strong emotions, relatable struggles, and characters you’ll care about. It’s a tough but important read, and I’m really glad I picked it up.
Then comes Kallie Corcoran — a beautiful, confident girl who seems perfect from the outside but slowly turns Shan’s world dark. This book really surprised me because you don’t often see stories where the boy is the one being abused in a relationship. The way Kallie isolates Shan from his friends and controls his life felt so real and heavy at times, it made me angry for him. And the fact that her family’s secrets add even more danger made it impossible to stop reading.
I loved how the author made Shan’s emotions feel genuine. His flashbacks, his fears, and even his small happy moments were written in such a simple and honest way. It reminded me that people often hide a lot of pain behind their smiles. His bond with his friends Zip and Sonya was one of my favorite parts, and I kept hoping they’d be able to pull him out of Kallie’s trap.
Overall, this book is more than just a teen drama — it’s about emotional strength, friendship, and learning to speak up when things go wrong, no matter who you are. I’d definitely suggest this to anyone who likes stories with strong emotions, relatable struggles, and characters you’ll care about. It’s a tough but important read, and I’m really glad I picked it up.
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